Originally Posted by
Chazmek
I'm aware that there isn't a distinction between styles as far as "better" or "worse", but I'm wondering if Capoeira can be used in a practical manner outside of a hora (circle).
From what little experience I've had in it, capoeira seems to have little close range defense, ground work, or hand techniques.
Yes, the training and conditioning are valuable, but do the theories of movement and the specific techniques have real value in a fight if not combined with other types of MA?